description
Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.
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details
Currently Employed:
200
Projected Annual Job Openings:
20
Typical Hourly Wage:
$29.21 - $48.45
Typical Annual Salary:
$60,770 - $100,780
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
Master's degree
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
No on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Plan and organize the acquisition, storage, and exhibition of collections and related materials, including the selection of exhibition themes and designs, and develop or install exhibit materials.
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Develop and maintain an institution's registration, cataloging, and basic record-keeping systems, using computer databases.
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Plan and conduct special research projects in area of interest or expertise.
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Provide information from the institution's holdings to other curators and to the public.
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Study, examine, and test acquisitions to authenticate their origin, composition, history, and to assess their current value.
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Negotiate and authorize purchase, sale, exchange, or loan of collections.
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Write and review grant proposals, journal articles, institutional reports, and publicity materials.
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Design, organize, or conduct tours, workshops, and instructional or educational sessions to acquaint individuals with an institution's facilities and materials.
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Attend meetings, conventions, and civic events to promote use of institution's services, to seek financing, and to maintain community alliances.
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Train and supervise curatorial, fiscal, technical, research, and clerical staff, as well as volunteers or interns.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Claw hammer
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Desktop computers
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Digital cameras
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Scanners
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Utility knives
Technology:
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Data base user interface and query software
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Desktop publishing software
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Development environment software
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Graphics or photo imaging software
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Object or component oriented development software
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